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Pitlurg Castle

Pitlurg Castle probably dates from the late 16th century, but was in ruins by the second half of the 19th century.

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Where is Pitlurg Castle?

Pitlurg Castle is in the parish of Keith and the county of Banffshire.

Grid reference: NJ 43578 45563

Lat / long: 57.49641519, -2.942770315

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OS Map for Pitlurg Castle

Buckie & Keith (Dufftown & Charlestown of Aberlour)
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Directions to Pitlurg Castle

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Weather at Pitlurg Castle

7°C
max 7°C / min 7°C

14km/h WNW
997mb
87%
100%
06:39 17:16

Overcast clouds
Weather observed at Keith at 16:16

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Castles near Pitlurg Castle

Drummuir

Milton Tower

Aswanley

Invermarkie Castle

Auchanachie Castle

Edinglassie Castle (site of)

Killiesmont Castle

Grange Castle

Ruthven motte (possible)

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Ancient sites near Pitlurg Castle

Raich stone circle

Blairshinnoch souterrain

Lower Inchdrewer souterrains

Boghead souterrain

Buchaam souterrain

Loanhead of Daviot stone circle

East Aquhorthies stone circle

Castle of Findon fort

Tomnaverie stone circle

more ancient sites....

Pictish stones near Pitlurg Castle

Tillytarmont 6 Class I symbol stone

Tillytarmont 2 Class I symbol stone

Tillytarmont 3 Class I symbol stone

Tillytarmont 5 Class I symbol stone

Goose Stone Class I symbol stone

Huntly 1 Class I symbol stone

Rothiemay Class I symbol stone

North Redhill Class I symbol stone

Battle Stone Class II cross slab

more Pictish stones....

Pictish sites near Pitlurg Castle

Gaulcross hoard

Burghead fort

Parkhill silver chain

Nigg silver chain

Dunnicaer fort

Torvean silver chain

Norrie's Law hoard

Traprain Law silver chain

Haddington silver chain

more Pictish sites....

Cafés, restaurants & bars near Pitlurg Castle

Dean's of Huntly

Fiddichside Inn

barCraigellachie

Baxters Fochabers

Castle of Park

bed and breakfast, caféCornhill

Rockpool Café

Premier Inn Elgin

hotel, restaurantElgin

Laichmoray Hotel

hotel, restaurant, barElgin

Johnstons of Elgin Coffee Shop

Eight Acres Hotel

hotel, restaurant, barElgin

Delgatie Castle

bed and breakfast, self-catering apartments, caféTurriff

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